Update 2: Missing girl, Richlands
A 15-year-old girl missing from Richlands since December 22 has been located safe and well this morning. Police would like to thank the media and public for their assistance.
Wounding, Russell Island
A man has been charged following a disturbance on Russell Island last night. It will be alleged an altercation took place between two men known to each other at a Kings Road address around 7.20pm. During the altercation it will be alleged one man struck the other in the head and back with a machete […]
Wounding, Kuttabul
Police are investigating after a man and a woman were wounded at a Kuttabul home early this morning. Around 12.15am the man was confronted in the back yard of the Sorensens Road residence by a man armed with a knife and was stabbed once in the torso. The armed man entered the house and stabbed […]
Wounding, Pimpama
Police are investigating an incident in which a man was wounded at Pimpama tonight. Around 7pm three men armed with knives attended a Wharf Street address where they attempted to force entry before being confronted by a male occupant. The occupant then became involved in a physical altercation with the three men. A second male […]
Update: Suspicious death investigation, Tewantin
Detectives have charged a man following the investigation of a suspicious death at Tewantin overnight. Around 1am police were called to Ernest Street following reports a person was lying on the roadway. Upon arrival a 21-year-old man was found with injuries to his chest. He was transported to hospital but died on arrival. A 38-year-old […]
Off duty officer charged with drink driving, Woodford
A 47-year-old male senior constable from Operations Support Command has been issued with a notice to appear for drink driving (0.052 per cent). The officer was off duty at the time and driving a private vehicle when he was stopped for a random breath test in Woodford about 3.40pm on December 26. He is scheduled […]
Serious traffic crash, Southport
Forensic Crash Unit Officers are investigating a crash that occurred at Southport today. Initial inquires reveal at 11.25am a man was riding a bicycle on the incorrect side of Nind Street in a westerly direction. A car has turned from High Street left into Nind Street and collided with the cyclist. The cyclist remains in […]
PSPA Act declaration following freight train derailment east of Julia Creek
A freight train transporting approximately 200,000 litres of sulfuric acid derailed around 10.20am this morning approximately 20kms east of Julia Creek. Police have declared an emergent situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act to assist emergency services manage the scene, which includes minor leakage of sulfuric acid and spillage of diesel fuel. The emergency declaration, which was […]
Update: Stranded motorists in far north-west of Queensland rescued (Harris Creek)
Ten people stranded by flood waters at Harris Creek were airlifted to safety yesterday afternoon, with another seven motorists opting to stay with their vehicles. Authorities initially thought 16 people, travelling in a number of vehicles, had become stranded on the Nardoo – Burketown Road after torrential rainfall early yesterday morning. This number however was […]
Man charged over theft from safes, Townsville
Townsville detectives investigating the theft of cash from safes during three recent break and enters yesterday charged a 29-year-old man. Police will allege that money was stolen during the break-in of a sandwich shop at a Thuringowa shopping centre on December 16, and money again stolen from a safe during the break-in of a marine […]